Perched atop San Francisco’s famed Nob Hill, the InterContinental Mark Hopkins’ location mirrors its position amongst the City’s finest hotels. Mark Hopkins consistently exceeds expectations, a grand dame in every sense of the expression. A fusion of contemporary vibe and classic elegance and sophistication backs it. Coupled with a reputation for exceptional service and hospitality, Mark Hopkins is your preferred choice for lodging.
About The InterContinental Mark Hopkins, San Francisco
Opened December 4, 1926, the hotel is named after Mark Hopkins, a co-founder of the Central Pacific Railroad. Leland Stanford, Charles Crocker, and Collis Huntington were the other three founders. Collectively known as the Big Four, these railroad barons built mansions on Nob Hill. However, Hopkins died before his mansion was completed.
After The 1906 Earthquake
Years after the 1906 Earthquake and subsequent fire damage, three hotels were constructed over former residences of three of the Big Four, including the Mark Hopkins Hotel, built by mining engineer George D. Smith, who operated the hotel until 1962. Over the years, the Mark Hopkins Hotel has been a premier choice for travelers. It has hosted well-known public figures and celebrities like Alfred Hitchcock, Elvis Presley, Elizabeth Taylor, the Rolling Stones, Dwight Eisenhower, and Barack Obama.
Oldest America InterContinental Hotel
Featuring a classic French and Spanish renaissance façade, the hotel was acquired by the InterContinental Hotels Corporation in 1973 and remains the oldest InterContinental hotel in the U.S. A true San Francisco landmark; it is also the City’s largest hotel to be honored as a San Francisco Green Business.
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How To Get There
InterContinental Mark Hopkins San Francisco
999 California St.
San Francisco, CA 94108
(415) 392-3434
www.intercontinentalmarkhopkins.com
The InterContinental Mark Hopkins Hotel San Francisco is approximately 13 miles from San Francisco International Airport (SFO). Several ground transportation services are available at SFO. For example, there are limousine services, rideshare companies like Uber and Lyft, and taxis. Additionally, SFO has a BART rapid transit station that can transport you to BART stations in downtown San Francisco. Once downtown, you can opt for a connecting service like Uber or Lyft.
Cable Cars
The InterContinental Mark Hopkins Hotel is near all three of San Francisco’s historic cable car lines. Although luggage may still be brought onboard a cable car, it is generally not recommended to do so. On the other hand, if the cable car isn’t too crowded, there is room in the covered section. You can check with SF MUNI for current fare rates.
Nearby Attractions
Nob Hill is also within walking distance of many of San Francisco’s leading attractions, like Chinatown, North Beach, and Union Square. Additionally, Fisherman’s Wharf is approximately two miles away. Moreover, you can use the cable car to go to Chinatown, Union Square, and Fisherman’s Wharf. For North Beach, you can walk through Chinatown to Little Italy.
Accommodations
InterContinental Mark Hopkins Hotel offers 383 elegantly appointed rooms, including 33 suites. Room sizes range from 312 square feet for Standard Rooms to 364 square feet for View Rooms, City or bay views. All rooms have an in-room safe, cable/satellite TV with premium channels, and WiFi (with a fee). Additionally, you will find a Keurig coffee/tea maker, a mini bar, and a clock radio. Further amenities include plush bathrobes, a hair dryer, and an iron/ironing board.
Suite Sizes
Suites sizes range from 551 square feet for a Junior Suite to 2,240 square feet for the two-bedroom California Suite. In addition to the standard features like TV, minibar, and hairdryers, all suites have additional amenities. For instance, for feather bed mattresses, fringe bed linens, and stylish wood furniture, a turndown service is available upon request, in addition to complimentary shoe shine service and same-day/laundry valet service.
Pet Policy
Pets up to 25 lbs. are allowed for a non-refundable fee of $100 per stay. Your pets are only allowed in specific rooms or floors, and may not be left unattended in any guest room.
Dining
Nob Hill Club
The Nob Hill Club is the hotel’s signature restaurant. This beautiful restaurant features exceptional farm-to-table California cuisine using locally sourced produce, seafood, and meats. The Nob Hill Club is open daily for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Additionally, it’s available for semi-private dining for up to 14 seated guests or 20-25 guests for a standing reception.
Bar Bites
The restaurant also features On-the-Fly beverages and a fabulous American wine bar offering bar bites. If you love wine, there is an impressive, California-centric wine list from wineries in the Napa-Sonoma Wine Country. The menu also has selections from Alameda and Monterey County. Bar service is available Tuesdays through Saturdays, with a happy hour from 3 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
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Hotel Packages
The hotel’s Leisure Escape Package offers discounted accommodations and valet parking. The package includes two cocktails at the Top of the Mark and a breakfast buffet at Nob Hill Club. You can receive complimentary breakfasts and restaurants if you’re an InterContinental Ambassador member through IHG Rewards. Even further, you can receive bar credits of up to $20. Other travelers can also purchase an optional Club InterContinental, with exclusive benefits. For example, they can receive complimentary breakfasts and additional amenities.
In-Room Dining
In-room dining is also available, as are catering services for special events such as business meetings, birthday parties, and weddings.
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Top Of The Mark
Located on the 19th floor, the iconic Top of the Mark opened as a bar/lounge in 1939. The Top of the Mark is a popular spot for service members during World War II, renowned for its 360 views. You can see Chinatown, North Beach, and San Francisco Bay when visiting. Looking elsewhere in the lounge, you can see Salesforce Tower, the tallest building in the City. Well known for its cocktail list, particularly its signature martini menu with 100 variations, the historic bar features live music and entertainment regularly and hosts a very popular Sunday Brunch, along with a tempting menu of gourmet bar bites, like California Cheese plates, charcuterie plates, and California sturgeon caviar.
Chef Chad Bayless
Talented executive Chef Chad Bayless leads the hotel’s food and beverage program; the talented chef previously worked in several local establishments while earning his Hospitality Management degree at San Francisco State University. Chef Bayless has also represented the InterContinental Mark Hopkins for dinner at the renowned James Beard Foundation House in New York City.
The Museum At The Mark
Also on the lobby level, with its stunning crystal chandeliers, is the Museum at the Mark. This small museum chronicles the history of its iconic bar through a series of displays. You can see many rare artifacts from the legendary bar, including original holiday menus, vintage silverware, cocktail shakers, and glasses. There is also 24k gold dinnerware and classic posters featuring prominent band leaders like Tommy Dorsey, Benny Goodman, and Rudy Vallé.
Recreation
The Mark Hopkins offers a 24-hour fitness center equipped with state-of-the-art equipment, such as free weights, weight machines, and cardio machines.
Additional Hotel Services/Mark Hopkins Hotel San Francisco Parking
The InterContinental Mark Hopkins San Francisco offers many services and amenities. These include a complimentary town car service on weekdays, a 24-hour front desk, a 24-hour business center, valet parking and a parking garage, express check-in/check-out services, and concierge service.
Conference/Event Facilities
The InterContinental Mark Hopkins Hotel San Francisco offers 19,000 square feet of meeting space, including the Room of Dons with its seven-foot-tall murals and the 4,440-square-foot Peacock Court grand ballroom.
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About The Author
Randy Yagi is an award-winning freelance writer who served as the National Travel Writer for CBS Local from 2012 to 2019. More than 900 of his stories still appear in syndication across 23 CBS websites, including CBS New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, and San Francisco. During his peak years with CBS, Randy had a reported digital audience reach of 489 million and 5.5 million monthly visitors. Additionally, his stories have appeared in the Daily Meal, CBS News, CBS Radio, Engadget and Radio.com. He earned a media fellowship from Stanford University in 2012.